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Brunswick VIC · Serving our community since 1987

Myotherapy in Brunswick VIC

Clinical, assessment-led treatment for muscle and joint pain. Our myotherapist gets to the root cause of your pain, not just where it's showing up, using dry needling, soft tissue work, and exercise rehab.

Advanced Diploma qualified myotherapist
Registered provider with all major health funds
HICAPS on-the-spot health insurance claiming
Dry needling and cupping available
Why We Do This

A Melbourne Discipline, Built On Getting To The Root Cause

Myotherapy actually started right here in Melbourne, developed in the 1970s and 80s as its own allied health profession, built on remedial massage but going further into assessment, dry needling, and exercise rehab. We love that it's a local discipline with genuinely clinical roots, not just a relaxation treatment, but one built specifically to work out why you're in pain and do something about it. That's the bit we find satisfying: not just easing the muscle that's tight today, but figuring out the pattern behind it so it stops coming back.

Who We Help

Conditions Myotherapy Can Help With

We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions in people of all ages, from office workers and tradies to weekend warriors and retirees.

Muscle Tension
Back & Neck Pain
Headaches & Migraines
Sports Injuries
Shoulder Pain
Muscular Dysfunction
Poor Posture
Work Related Injuries
Chronic Pain
Sciatica

Not sure if myotherapy is right for you? Give us a call and we'll help point you in the right direction, or suggest one of our chiropractors, osteopaths, or remedial massage therapists if that's a better fit.

Meet The Team

Your Brunswick Myotherapist

Get to know the myotherapist you'll see at Brunswick Chiropractic, registered with Myotherapy Association Australia.

Alex Harris, Myotherapist at Brunswick Chiropractic
Alex Harris
Myotherapist
Muscle Tension
Exercise Prescription
Lymphatic Drainage
Cupping & Dry Needling
Available Mondays 2pm-7pm & Tuesdays 1pm-7pm

Alex holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage and an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy, and believes it's important to understand your pain to be able to recover and successfully manage your condition. Through assessment she builds an individualised treatment plan, along with corrective exercises and stretches to strengthen and support any imbalances. She's experienced in a range of modalities including myofascial tension technique, dry needling, cupping, muscle energy technique, joint mobilisation, lymphatic drainage, and exercise prescription.

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Curious whether myotherapy or remedial massage is the better fit? Call us on (03) 9388 1233 and our reception team will point you in the right direction.

Your First Visit

What to Expect at Brunswick Chiropractic

No surprises. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you walk in, so you can arrive feeling confident and prepared.

History & Paperwork

Arrive 10 minutes early to fill in a short intake form. Alex will take a full case history, including any previous injuries, relevant medical background, and your goals for treatment.

Assessment

Your therapist assesses the affected area and reviews your health history. Once she has a clear picture, she'll talk you through the best way to move forward, based on what's right for you on the day.

Treatment & Plan

Treatment tailored to your goals, using techniques like soft tissue work, dry needling, cupping, or exercise prescription. You'll leave with a clear plan and practical advice to help prevent your pain from returning.

💡 Tip: Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. You'll be asked to expose the area being treated, so layers help. Towels and gowns are provided.

Cooper, the therapy dog at Brunswick Chiropractic

Say hello to Cooper 🐾

Our resident therapy dog is around the clinic most days for pats and cuddles. No booking required, just pop in and say hello!

Transparent Pricing

Myotherapy Fees in Brunswick

Competitive pricing for the inner north of Melbourne, with on-the-spot health insurance claiming.

Myotherapy
Short session (up to 30 min) $90
Standard session (up to 45 min) $105
Long session (up to 60 min) $120

All sessions include history, assessment, and dressing time. Claimable on private health Extras cover.

HICAPS on-the-spot claiming — swipe your card and only pay the gap. Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS & cash. AMEX not accepted.

Find Us

Right in the Heart of Brunswick

Corner of Sydney Road and Edward Street, with tram, train, and parking options nearby.

Brunswick Chiropractic

178–180 Sydney Road (corner of Edward St)
Brunswick VIC 3056

(03) 9388 1233

info@brunswickchiro.com.au

Public Transport

Tram 19 from Flinders Street (Elizabeth St) to North Coburg stops directly in front of our clinic, one of Melbourne's most direct tram routes.

Nearest train station is Jewell on the Upfield line, just a short walk away.

Parking

Council car park on Edward Street is right beside us and is your best bet, especially for evening appointments.

On-street parking available on surrounding streets. Note: "No Standing" times apply on Sydney Road during some after-hours sessions.

Opening Hours

Monday9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am – 12:30 pm
SundayClosed
Also At Our Clinic

Not Just Myotherapy

Brunswick Chiropractic is a multi-discipline clinic under one roof. If you'd prefer a broader team of hands-on massage therapists, or a spine-focused or whole-body approach, we've got that too.

Remedial Massage Brunswick

Our remedial massage team offers targeted soft tissue therapy for muscle tension, chronic pain, and sports injuries, with four therapists to choose from across the week.

Learn about Remedial Massage

Chiropractic Brunswick

Our chiropractors treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sciatica using manual spinal adjustment, soft tissue therapy, and mobilisation.

Learn about Chiropractic

Osteopathy Brunswick

Our osteopaths take a whole-body approach to musculoskeletal health, treating joint pain, back and neck injuries, posture issues, and chronic conditions.

Learn about Osteopathy

Not sure which therapy suits you best? Call our team — we're happy to help you find the right fit.

FAQs

Common Questions About Myotherapy

Everything you need to know before your first visit.

Yes! Brunswick Chiropractic is at 178–180 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056, on the corner of Edward Street. We've been treating the local community since 1987. Patients come to us from right across the inner north, including Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Carlton, Parkville, Northcote, and Thornbury, most only a short tram or drive away, with Tram 19 stopping directly out front on its way from the CBD.
Myotherapy is built on the foundation of remedial massage, but adds an advanced diploma's worth of extra training, including dry needling, more in-depth assessment, and exercise rehabilitation. In practice that means a myotherapy session tends to be more clinical and assessment-led, working out the underlying cause of your pain rather than just easing the area that hurts. If you're not sure which is the better fit, give us a call and we'll point you in the right direction.
Treatment may include a tailored combination of deep tissue massage, myofascial tension technique, trigger point therapy, cupping, joint mobilisation, muscle energy technique, dry needling, and exercise prescription. Your myotherapist will explain what she's doing and why as part of your assessment, and you're always welcome to ask questions or flag any areas you'd rather avoid.
They use similar thin, single-use needles, but the approach is different. Dry needling targets specific muscle trigger points to release tension and reduce pain, based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles, whereas acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and works with a broader system of points along the body. Most people feel a brief ache or twitch when the needle reaches the trigger point, followed by a release in tension.
No, you can book directly with us without a referral. One thing worth knowing: myotherapy isn't an AHPRA-registered profession, so unlike our chiropractors and osteopaths, it doesn't qualify for Medicare rebates under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. It is, however, claimable on private health insurance Extras cover.
Yes, myotherapy is claimable on most private health funds' Extras cover, and we claim it on the spot via HICAPS, so you only pay the gap. Alex is a registered provider with all major health funds. Your exact rebate depends on your level of cover, so it's worth checking with your fund beforehand if you're unsure.
Our myotherapy fees are $90 for a short session (up to 30 minutes), $105 for a standard session (up to 45 minutes), and $120 for a long session (up to 60 minutes). All health fund Extras cover is claimed on-the-spot via HICAPS, you only pay the gap.
Physiotherapists are AHPRA-registered health professionals who complete a university degree and treat a broad range of conditions, from post-surgical rehab to neurological conditions, often with a strong focus on exercise-based rehabilitation. Myotherapists specialise specifically in muscle and soft tissue-related pain, using hands-on techniques like deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and dry needling alongside exercise advice. There's a good deal of overlap between the two, and the right fit often comes down to your condition and personal preference. If you're not sure, give us a call and we'll help point you in the right direction.
Only to your comfort level. You'll usually be asked to undress to your underwear for the area being treated, and you'll be covered with a towel or sheet throughout, with only the area currently being worked on uncovered. If you'd prefer to stay clothed, just let Alex know and she'll adapt the session to suit.
Arrive 10 minutes early to complete a short intake form. Bring your private health insurance card if you'd like to claim on the spot via HICAPS. Wear comfortable clothing, and let Alex know upfront if there are any areas you'd prefer not to have treated.
Alex sees patients Monday afternoons and Tuesday afternoons into the evening. If those times don't suit, our remedial massage team also offers evening and Saturday appointments, and reception can help you find a time that works.

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